On the Radar

Animalón

Chef Javier Placescencia presents, Animalón, a summer series, pop up restaurant under a 100 year old oak surrounded by Magoni vineyards.

On March 10th, Animalón, the summer pop up series kicks off for it’s second year at Chef Javier Plascencia’s Valle de Guadalupe property, Finca Altozano. Chef Plascencia’s pop up restaurant takes place under a 100 year old oak tree surrounded by Magoni vineyards. The experience is magical.

New to the Animalón family this season is Chef Oscar Torres, whose pedigree of influence is quite impressive. Most recently he hails from Acre, an exclusive boutique resort in San Jose del Cabo with a focus on local resources. He will certainly fit right into Valle de Guadalupe’s culinary scene.

Dining takes place Thursday – Sunday with 2 seatings per evening; 5:30pm & 8:00pm. The prix fixe, 6 course dinner is $75pp with the option to add the wine pairings for $35pp.

RESERVATIONS: info@fincaltozano.com or +52.646.156.8045

Ensenada Beer Fest

Music, food & great beer will be free-flowing on March 16 & 17 in Ensenada. Over a hundred breweries from Baja & beyond will be in attendance plus 20k+ hopheads and music lovers!

Who doesn’t love a weekend trip to Ensenada? More info and tickets can be found on their website and Facebook Page. Tickets start at around $15 for Friday admission.

Here’s to Strong Women Fund Raiser

An elite group of South Bay’s female chefs will pull together their talents to create a six course, guest chef dinner in partnership with Machete Beer House and 6 brewers. #southbayuprising

Holiday Happy Hour Indeed!

The holidays are here and the idea of sitting pretty with my girlfriends in a beautiful hotel lobby choosing delightful boozy libations from a martini cart makes me giddy inside! That’s why I was excited to hear ALL about the the new floating bar that’s popping up at the Westgate Hotel for happy hour from 3PM to 6PM EVERYDAY.

On Sunday December 17th, we are hosting SPAM BRUNCH with Chef DJ Tangalin from the newBIVOUAC CIDERin North Park!

We’re whooping it up in the brewery California style, so call the BRUNCH BUNCH, pull out your best tropical shirt or dress and join us for a West Coast Winter toast. $35pp includes SPAM brunch and a pint of your choice.

About Me

Hello, my name is Marie. I am a publicist by day and weekend writer. This is my blog, where I post about my journeys, the wonderful events in my beautiful corner of the world and the food of the region which is gaining in its recognition of San Diego, Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe. Enjoy.